Department of Philosophy


The Department of Philosophy is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers both a Major and a Minor in Philosophy.

The Department counts 21 full-time faculty members working in a variety of specialties, who are active scholars committed to undergraduate education. They share their expertise in a wide variety of philosophical schools, national traditions, historical periods, and specialized areas of philosophical work.

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation in the history of philosophy and also to encourage students to pursue work in their own areas of interest. Formal coursework is only one part of the Philosophy student's education. Since inquiry and study are most fruitful when conducted in a vital community of fellow scholars, the Department is committed to offering a number of excellent learning opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom structures.


Faculty Office Winter 2023

Last Name First Name Office Hours Office Email
August John Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00-1:00pm; W 3:00-4:00pm B3 215 MAK augustj@gvsu.edu
Byrnes Jeffrey Mon/Wed 12:00-1:15pm B3 217 MAK byrnesj@gvsu.edu
Castelao-Lawless Teresa Thurs 11:30am-12:30pm and by zoom appointment B3 207 MAK castelat@gvsu.edu
Hogg Charles (Rob) Tues/Thurs 1:00-2:00pm B3 219 MAK hoggc@gvsu.edu
Jampol-Petzinger Andrew not teaching this semester B3 204 MAK jampolpa@gvsu.edu
Kovacs Elizabeth Thurs 5:15-6:30pm and by appointment B3 227 MAK kovacse@gvsu.edu
LaGuardia-LoBianco Alycia Thurs 11:00am-1:00pm (virtual) and by appointment B3 205 MAK laguarda@gvsu.edu
Loeffler Ronald Tues/Thurs 2:30-3:30pm and by appointment B3 206 MAK loeffler@gvsu.edu
Ni Peimin Tues/Thurs 2:30-3:30pm and by appointment B3 210 MAK nip@gvsu.edu
Parker Kelly Mon/Wed 2:00-2:45pm and by appointment B3 200 MAK parkerk@gvsu.edu
Parkhurst William Tues 5:30-6:30pm B3 212 MAK parkhurw@gvsu.edu
Pestana Mark Tues/Thurs 1:00-5:00pm B3 202 MAK pestanam@gvsu.edu
Shang Geling Tues/Thurs 1:00-2:30pm B3-208 MAK shangg@gvsu.edu
Spear Andrew on sabbatical B3 213 MAK speara@gvsu.edu
Uglietta John Tues 1:00-3:00pm B3 209 MAK ugliettj@gvsu.edu
Vessey David Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00-1:00pm and by appointment B3 201 vesseyd@gvsu.edu
Xie Wenhui Mon/Wed 1:00-3:00pm; Tues/Thurs 4:00-5:00pm B3 203 MAK xiew@gvsu.edu

Department and Student Events

Ethics Bowl Team

March 30, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Grand Valley's Ethics Bowl Team is welcoming new members. See webpage for details.

PHILOSOPHY CLUB

March 30, 2023 6:00 PM

 "The End of History."  A polarizing take on political philosophy          

GVSU PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM Winter 2023

March 31, 2023 3:00 PM

A ∧ ~A: THE PUBLISHED AND UNPUBLISHED IN KANT Presenter: William Parkhurst    

2023 Dewey J. Hoitenga Essay Contest

April 14, 2023 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Submissions welcome until April 14, 2023 at noon

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